Quick Money Tips: The Psychology of Money

In today’s edition, we take a look at the psychology of money. Some people think that if they just had “x” amount more money or if they were debt free or had a different job or were financially independent, then they would be happy. But would you really?

There’s no doubt that there is a psychological aspect to finances. People who loaded down with thousands of dollars of debt have many times been found to struggle with depression. And, conversely, when debt is paid off, the euphoria is almost tangible.

Even when we arrive at financial independence, it’s important to keep in mind that it’s not our money that buys our happiness in life. Proper perspective will go a long way in leading a contented life.

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What Is Financial Independence? – People throw the term “financial independence” around a lot, but what does it really mean? It probably means different things for different people and, according to this post from Beating Broke, your definition may change over time.

8 Jobs You’ll Love that Pay $50,000 a Year – Maybe you hate your job, but you’re afraid to leave it because you don’t know what else you’ll do. If you have to choose between happiness and money, you’re going to choose money. But what if you didn’t have to hate your job?

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The Rise of Part-Time Work – According to this NY Times blog post, “We are nowhere near recovering the jobs lost in the recession, and the track record looks even worse when you consider that so many of the jobs lost were full time, whereas so many of those gained have been part time.”

Jobless Last Year? 5 Must Know Tax Tips – Even if you’re not employed, you still have to file taxes. Unemployment benefits themselves are income and you need to report them. There are other details to consider in this USA Today article.

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The content of ptmoney.com is for general information purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Visitors to ptmoney.com should not act upon the content or information without first seeking appropriate professional advice.

In accordance with the latest FTC guidelines, we declare that we have a financial relationship with every company mentioned on this site.